The Leftovers: The Complete First Season Review

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Based on the 2011 bestselling novel by Perrotta, The Leftovers is seen primarily through the eyes of police chief Kevin Garvey, played by Justin Theroux, as he experiences life post “the Departure.” After what can only be explained as an instance similar to the biblical rapture, the people of Mapleton, New York, are suddenly shaken to their core as many of their loved ones disappear into thin air. With roughly 140 million people actively missing — 2% of the world’s population — the world starts to question everyone and everything. Will people turn to cynicism, paranoia, and cult-like fanaticism, in order to survive? The eerie and thought-provoking series leaves viewers riveted, second-guessing theories from episode to episode.

The Leftovers: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD includes all 10, hour-long episodes:

1. Pilot
2. Penguin One, Us Zero
3. Two Boats and a Helicopter
4. B.J. and the A.C
5. Gladys
6. Guest
7. Solace for Tired Feet
8. Cairo
9. The Garveys at Their Best
10. The Prodigal Son Returns

Special Features:

• Pilot Audio Commentary

• Making The Leftovers

• I Remember: A Season One Conversation with Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta Secrets of the Guilty Remnant

• Beyond the Book: A Look Ahead at Season 2
• Finale Audio Commentary

Own it on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD October 6, 2015

MY THOUGHTS

We do not get HBO but when I heard of it I wanted to watch it because it sounded so good.

I thought the first episode was ok but it got better in the next episode and then I found myself enjoying this show. It is very well done.    

Now I will have to wait until season 2 is out on dvd and Blu-ray to see the second season .

I give this show 4 out of 5.